How it Works
A Set Screw
is used to set the desired pressure.
It does this by controlling the force
of non-wetted steel springs
The springs are attached to, and the
force of the springs presses down,
the main shaft
INLET
OUTLET
While the spring is holding the valve open and liquid is flowing
through, a small tube near the valve outlet called the sensing
orifice transmits downstream pressure into a chamber.
PRESSURE
CHAMBER
SENSING
ORIFICE
SENSING
ORIFICE
VALVE OUTLET
SPRING
FORCE
VALVE IS
HELD OPEN
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A
F
T
ROLLING
DIAPHRAGM
PRESSURE
CHAMBER
SENSING
ORIFICE
VALVE
OUTLET
When downstream
pressure falls below
the set point, the
valve begins to reopen as the springs
again force the main
shaft down. Flow
resumes.
.
Similarly
When the faucet is
re-opened, pressure
will drop in the
downstream
pipeline and at the
outlet of the
regulator. The
spring will force the
regulator open, and
pressure will seek
the desired level
downstream.
Actual downstream pressure
will depend on many
variables, including flow rate,
inlet pressure, and other
factors.
Advantages of Plast-O-Matic
Pressure Regulators
Most pressure regulators impede flow
while sensing pressure. The sensing
orifice and pressure sensing chamber in a
Plast-O-Matic regulator are not in the
flow path flow is unrestricted and much
higher than competitive designs.
Large sensing area of the rolling
diaphragm provides smoother, more
accurate control.
Advantages, continued
U-cups used in place of o-rings provide smooth,
non-sticking movement of the main shaft.
Greater accuracy & repeatability achieved via
springs matched to the pressure range of the
application.
Overall design large flowpath, large sensing area,
more sensitive springs all combine to provide the
best performing pressure regulators since 1967.
No wetted metals. All-plastic wetted designs are
essential for corrosive and ultra-pure applications.